6 Months and Counting

Braxton had his 6 months healthy check. The doctor appointment went really well. Braxton in the doctor’s words is "PERFECT"! She was truly amazed with his progress over the last few months. Braxton is army crawling around the house. He in the beginning didn't really explore much. He would only crawl when we wanted something like our phones or his pacifier. Now he loves to explore and is all over the place. I LOVE it! I watch him see and experience new things and even watch him learn about the world around him! I know I will have days where his mobility will drive me nuts! I just love being a stay at home Mom!

Braxton still needs to put a few more pounds on. Braxton is in the 84% for height and the 25% for weight! He only gained a pound since his last appointment two months ago. His doctor thinks it is because he is active and on the move. Braxton gets cereal and/or a fruit for breakfast and then a jar of stage 2 baby food for dinner. The doctor wants us to go ahead and feed him a jar of baby food for lunch as well. She said he will need the protein and extra calories since he is crawling and is a little thin. I tried introducing some homemade baby food. He wasn't a fan! He likes the jarred stuff. The doctor said to keep trying he will take to it. We will see!

We did introduce the CUP with a 2 oz of juice. He thought it was a super tasty treat! Candace told me to tip the cup in his mouth without the stopper in it and then quickly put the stopper in and give him the cup. That did the trick. It took a few seconds for him to figure out he had to bite down and suck! Once he got it he was going to town. He can hold his own cup, but he hasn't figured out that he has to tip it to get the bottom of the juice. We will work on that trick this coming week!

Life has been a little crazy in the Hernandez household with the recent store break in and life in general. Anthony and I are still the happiest we ever have been, despite the stress! Life may be CrAzY, but it is still wonderful! Thanks to all for your prayers and kind words! It helped us through the stress and craziness!



Anthony is a HUGE Texans Fan! This picture put a huge smile on Anthony's face!


Drinking from his cup! What a BIG boy!


This picture put a huge smile on Mommy's face!


Braxton and his cousin Payton!

Braxton's Christening

On Saturday Braxton Christened at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. It was really special for us to have him christened there because that is where Anthony and I got married almost five years ago. Braxton did really well. We attend church often so Braxton knows Father Edwin well. Braxton is going through a little stranger danger. He really does not like people he does not know to touch him. I am so glad he felt comfortable with Father Edwin. The day went perfect despite the rain. We had planned to have the reception in our backyard. With all the rain it was really muddy. Anthony decided to rent tables and chairs for the event so we transformed our garage into the reception area. It actually worked out great. We popped up a sprint tent for those that wanted to sit outside and enjoyed the beautiful day. Curtis and Sunne brought their bounce house so the kids had something to do. Gary smoked a few briskets and Anthony and Dusty cooked chicken, sausage, hotdogs and wings. I think everyone that attended had fun!

Braxton is army crawling all over the place. He can get himself out of him Bumbo and cruise the living room. He really only crawls if he wants something. Like if he sees a toy or mommy’s cell phone. We taught him to crawl by putting our cells phones just out of reach. He LOVES our phones. Loving phones just must be in his blood. He hasn't tried to explore........YET! I thought like most kids he would crawl backwards first, but he didn't. He did the inch worm crawl where he stuck his bottom in the air and then pulled forward. That lasted only a few days. Braxton can move pretty fast so the life of chasing him has begun. The doctor thought he would crawl late because he still loves to stand and can pull up usually on Anthony or me.

Braxton now also puts his hands up when he wants you to pick him up. I love this! If you walk past him and he wants to be picked up he puts his hands up and grunts! Anthony loves when he comes home from work and Braxton puts his arms up! It melts his heart! Our baby is growing so fast!

Braxtons First Easter

We had a wonderful Easter! We all woke up a little late because Braxton had a rough night! He has one bottom tooth that is all the way in and one that just needs to break through the gums. I guess that tooth was bothering him because he cried on and off all night. He still woke up in a GREAT mood and loved what the Easter Bunny brought him. The Easter Bunny knew just what he needed. He got a few toys and some clothes because his 3-6 months are too small. Some he can wear, but not most of his 3-6 are to short! He also got his swimwear and swim diapers so the next warm day we can FINALLY put the boat in the water and introduce Braxton to the lake. Anthony and I already had the lake conversation with Braxton’s doctor. She said it is fine to take him after he gets his 6 months shots. That appointment is just around the corner. We love spending the weekends on the boat. I hope Braxton does as well. Braxton just LOVES to be outside. I hope this means he will like the boat as well!

Braxton also loves to go shopping with his mommy! We have a few shopping days ahead of this week. Braxton's Grand-dad sent him Easter money for clothes. Thanks Grand-dad for that nice gift! We will be clothes shopping this week! We also have to shop for all the odds and ends that are needed for the reception after the christening this Saturday! I am truly excited for this weekend! Braxton will get to meet two Great Aunts (Hernandez Side) from out of the state. I have never met them either! We feel so blessed that people are coming from all over the state and even U.S. to be here for this celebration.

Happy Easter!

Braxton went to meet the Easter Bunny this week. I was afraid he would cry because he entered the phase where he cries when strangers hold him! Braxton was fine! He really just wanted to eat the Easter Bunny's bow. I know tons of kids have chewed on that as well. It just captured his current stage in life which is teething. Braxton FINALLY cut his first tooth today. He has been upset about that tooth coming in for a week. Needles to say it was a rough week. You can now see the tip of his bottom left center tooth. The other one will be in shortly!

While we were at the mall I also got him a really cute Easter outfit! I CANNOT for Easter to get here. The next few weeks are going to be crazy. Next weekend is Easter and then the following Saturday is his Christening. I cannot wait to see all our family that is coming in from all over the state as well as the country. We have Aunts flying in from NY and Florida. It is going to be a blast!

New Car Seat

Braxton has graduated from his infant car seat to a BIG BOY car seat! He is soooooo much happier in his boy boy car seat!

A day at the park!

We took Braxton to the park for a fun family outing. Out neighborhood has an AWESOME park. We played and had a blast. It is crazy how a simple trip to the park is an amazing memory!

Flag Football

Each Tuesday Anthony and many of his High School buddies get together to play flag fooball! They play in a league at Old Settlers Park! Braxton likes to go watch his daddy play! GO GAMECOCKS !!!!